This drug may raise the chance of heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure. This has been seen with long-term use or at urgent times (right after heart surgery). Use care if you have risks for heart disease (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, overweight, high blood sugar (diabetes), cigarette smoking, man older than 40 years of age, other family members with early heart disease, woman after change of life).

Do not use this drug right before or after heart bypass surgery.

This drug may raise the chance of ulcers or bleeding from the stomach or bowel. Talk with the doctor.

Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs. Taking them together can cause bad side effects. This is one of those drugs. Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.

Please read the medication guide.

Avoid

If you have an allergy to meloxicam or any other part of this drug.

Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.

If you are more than 30 weeks pregnant.

If you are breast-feeding.

Precautions

Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor.

If you have asthma, talk with your doctor.

If you have high blood pressure, talk with your doctor.

If you have kidney disease, talk with your doctor.

If you have had an ulcer or bleeding from your stomach or bowel, talk with your doctor.

If you have a weak heart, talk with your doctor.

Check all drugs you are taking with your doctor. This drug may not mix well with some other drugs.

Talk with your doctor before using products that have aspirin, blood thinners, garlic, ginseng, ginkgo, ibuprofen or like products, pain drugs, or vitamin E.

Tell dentists, surgeons, and other doctors that you use this drug.

You may bleed more easily. Be careful and avoid injury. Use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor.

The information in this monograph is intended for informational purposes only, and is meant to help users better understand health concerns. Information is based on review of scientific research data, historical practice patterns, and clinical experience. This information should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Users should consult with a qualified healthcare provider for specific questions regarding therapies, diagnosis and/or health conditions, prior to making therapeutic decisions.